Mojacar is a coastal town
in Spain's Costa Almeria. The town is actually composed of two parts -
the town area which sites on a rocky hillside looking over the sea and
the beach area that lies below. The town dates back for centuries and it
is still possible to see the cultural and historical influences of former
residents including the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans and
Moors in culture, architecture and history.

Primary
sights in the town include the Moorish fountain (La Fuente Mora), the Old
City Gate (Puerta del la Almedina), the Church of Santa Maria (La Iglesia
de Santa Maria) and the Old Customs House (Casa del Torreon).

The fountain has been a water
source since Roman days and is still used by locals -- visitors can read
a history of the town which is written on the walls. The church is interesting
because it was originally a fortress in the 14th century. And, a visit
to the city gate and the customs house shows where people used to enter
the town and where they had to pay to get in!

Around Mojacar

Mojacar lies in the Costa
Almeria -- one of Spain's most unspoilt regions. There is a true diversity
of landscape, history, culture and activities here. A visit to the Cabo
de Gata and Tabernas Desert parks show the different landscapes to best
effect. Visitors to the region can enjoy the coastline, beaches, fishing
villages, towns, mountains and desert.

There is a lot to do in the
area. Nature lovers can walk, hike and climb. Sports enthusiasts can take
on water sports, go horse-riding and enjoy a variety of golf courses. And,
of course, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sunny Spanish
weather and to relax on sandy beaches and coves all over the coast. For
this reason the Costa Almeria -- and especially Mojacar -- is a popular
place to find Spanish property for sale.

Property in Mojacar

The boost in Costa Almeria
property for sale is very evident in Mojacar. Until the 1960s the local
population was declining as a lot of people were moving to different areas
to find different work. The local government in the 1960s decided to offer
free land in Mojacar to people who would build on it which reversed the
population decline and saw an influx of foreign property buyers and builders.

This building initiative
saw a surge in available properties and stabilised the movements of the
local population. This resulted in a steady stream of Mojacar apartments
for sale which carries on to this day. The expat community here is well-established
and is completely integrated into local society -- estimates show that
around half of local properties here are owned by foreign nationals. Some
have chosen Mojacar apartments for sale for relocation and others use them
as a holiday home and/or source of income.

Conclusion

Mojacar and the Costa Almeria
are ideal locations for foreign nationals looking to buy property in Spain.